Christopher,
I use Hagerty too and I'm very pleased. They are the way to go. - Ian
Christopher Albers wrote:
>
> Finally registered my Alpine today.
>
> Got my car insured over the weekend by phone with Hagerty Insurance. I
> highly recommend this agency. They faxed me proof of insurance on
> Saturday so I could drive my car on Monday. Their high book value
> coverage on an Alpine V is $10,500. This was my automatic coverage
> amount. I want more coverage and they said just to send copies of
> receipts to verify what I have in it. The premium (at) $10.5k is
> $92/year, and they're not sticklers on mileage; no limits!! The only
> requirement is that the vehicle be kept in a locked garage. Additional
> coverage is only $6 per $1000 additional. What a deal!!
>
> Drove my car to work and boy did I love it. Felt like a teenager
> again. Had a little trouble with the valve train but was able to fix
> it. So far so good. The sticking brake is the left rear and it seems
> to come and go. I'm hoping it will just break in. The only major
> concern is the oil pressure.
>
> I am currently running non-detergent 30W oil. At cold startup,
> pressure is between 50-60lbs at idle. However, after the car warms up,
> the oil pressure drops significantly. At running speeds it is at or
> just below 20lbs. At idle it hangs somewhere between 5-10lbs. Not
> sure what to check first. Pressure relief valve? Just doesn't seem
> right that the pressure would start out so good and then drop that
> much. A little drop is expected, but not over 40lbs. Smitty
> recommended replacing the pump. Anybody else have a suggestion?
>
> Christopher
-- Ian Spencer <www.sunbeamalpine.org> '61 Harrington Series 'A' B9104782 OD HRO '62 Harrington Series 'B' BH9115930 OD LRX
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